Duke Ellington Movies

  • 2012
    So Long

    So Long

    So Long

    72012HD

    The life of two characters who follow each other beyond the walls.

    So Long
  • 2018
    The Jazz Ambassadors

    The Jazz Ambassadors

    The Jazz Ambassadors

    72018HD

    The Cold War and Civil Rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race. Beginning in 1955, when America asked its greatest jazz...

    The Jazz Ambassadors
  • 1942
    I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good

    I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good

    I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good

    01942HD

    1942 Short restored in true form

    I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good
  • 1997
    Nutcracker Sweeties

    Nutcracker Sweeties

    Nutcracker Sweeties

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    Nutcracker Sweeties is Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington’s big band take on the Tchaikovsky classic—The Nutcracker as you've never seen...

    Nutcracker Sweeties
  • 1987
    Misanthrope

    Misanthrope

    Misanthrope

    01987HD

    A performance by the Taganka Theatre based on a play by Molière. The last work of Anatoly Efros. The production features music by Duke...

    Misanthrope
  • 2014
    Concerto Ellington-Marsalis

    Concerto Ellington-Marsalis

    Concerto Ellington-Marsalis

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    Wayne Marshall conducts the Orchestra and Choir of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Joining them are Fabrizio Bosso and Petra Magoni. The...

    Concerto Ellington-Marsalis
  • 1958
    A Smattering of Spots

    A Smattering of Spots

    A Smattering of Spots

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    A compilation reel of television commercials produced by Story Board Inc.

    A Smattering of Spots
  • 1947
    Date with Duke

    Date with Duke

    Date with Duke

    5.51947HD

    Duke Ellington at the piano conducts a group of puppet perfume bottles playing his "Perfume Suite."

    Date with Duke
  • 1942
    Flamingo

    Flamingo

    Flamingo

    01942HD

    Restored film directed by Josef Berne, released in 1942

    Flamingo
  • 1982
    Sophisticated Ladies

    Sophisticated Ladies

    Sophisticated Ladies

    91982HD

    The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies...

    Sophisticated Ladies
  • 1934
    Masks and Memories

    Masks and Memories

    Masks and Memories

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    In this musical short, three individuals try to entice a reclusive uncle to join the festivities during Mardi Gras.

    Masks and Memories